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The Brian Lehrer Show

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Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.
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Episodes

VP Debate Recap

Meredith Lee Hill , food and agriculture policy reporter for Politico, offers analysis of the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 02, 202443 minEp. 687

Reporters Ask the Mayor: Indictment Woes

Every week, Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference in which reporters are free to ask questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps this week's news conference—the first since the mayor's indictment—with clips and analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 02, 202430 minEp. 688

Fall Foliage 101

Marielle Anzelone , urban botanist and ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, explains the science behind leaves changing colors in autumn as listeners share their favorite "leaf-peeping" spots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 01, 202415 minEp. 686

The Future of Public Health if Trump Wins in November

Rachael Bedard , MD, geriatrician, palliative care doctor and a writer, talks about how a Trump win - and the likelihood for a plum position in the administration for RFK, Jr. - would harm public health. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 01, 202443 minEp. 685

The Business of Peace-Building

John Marks , social entrepreneur, founder of Search for Common Ground and Common Ground Productions, founder and managing director of Confluence International, visiting scholar at Leiden University and the author of From Vision to Action: Remaking the World Through Social Entrepreneurship (Columbia University Press, 2024), talks about his work in conflict resolution and finding common ground. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

Oct 01, 202428 minEp. 684

So You Want to Know About Heat Pumps

Christopher Flavelle , reporter covering climate adaptation for the New York Times , tells us about making the switch to a climate-friendly heat pump in his own home and helps listeners understand the benefits—and upfront costs. → A Heat Pump Can Cut Your Emissions. But Read This Before You Switch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 01, 202419 minEp. 683

100 Years of 100 Things: Jimmy Carter

Jonathan Alter , MSNBC analyst, author of the Substack newsletter Old Goats, and author of several books, including His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life (Simon & Schuster, 2020) and the forthcoming American Reckoning: Inside Trump's Trial--and My Own (BenBella Books, 2024) reflects on former President Jimmy Carter's life as he is about to turn 100 years old. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Sep 30, 202437 minEp. 681

Swing State Check-In: Michigan

Zoe Clark , political director at Michigan Public and co-host of the podcast It's Just Politics, talks about the issues that voters in Michigan care about, and what the polls show about the chances that Trump and Harris have of winning the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 202446 minEp. 679

The Latest on Mayor Adams's Indictment

Elie Mystal , justice correspondent and columnist for The Nation magazine and host of the new podcast, “Contempt of Court with Elie Mystal,” and author of Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution (New Press, 2022) offers legal and political analysis of Mayor Adams's indictment and related troubles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 30, 202428 minEp. 680

Brian Lehrer Weekend: Eric Adams Indictment; Crime and Punishment; Sleep

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Unpacking the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams (First) | The last hundred years of crime and punishment in America (Starts at 45:45) | The science on a good night's sleep and our internal clocks (Starts at 1:24:40) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...

Sep 28, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 682

Aid for Ukraine, Gaza and South Sudan

Abby Maxman , president and CEO of Oxfam America, debriefs the UNGA and talks about Oxfam's recent work on the ground in Ukraine, Gaza and South Sudan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202419 minEp. 678

The Details of Mayor Adams's Indictment

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, shares details from the indictment of Mayor Adams, how he is reacting and what might come next for him and the city. Then, Richard Briffault , professor of law at Columbia Law School, offers analysis of the five-count indictment, which included charges related to conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 27, 202445 minEp. 677

City Employees React to the Mayor Adams Indictment

City employees call in with their takes on the charges filed against mayor Eric Adams for bribery and fraud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202414 minEp. 676

Will Kamala Harris's Economic Plan Resonate?

Kamala Harris laid out her economic pitch to voters this week. Heather Long , Washington Post opinion columnist, discusses the plan, and whether she thinks it will attract enough of the voters she needs to win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202431 minEp. 675

Comptroller Brad Lander Reacts to Eric Adams's Indictment

Brad Lander , New York City Comptroller, shares his reaction to the news that Mayor Adams has been indicted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 202412 minEp. 674

Legal Analysis of the Eric Adams Indictment

Andrew Weissmann , professor of practice at NYU School of Law, lead prosecutor in Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel's Office and the co-author of The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary (W. W. Norton & Company, 2024), reacts to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams's statements on Eric Adams's indictment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 26, 202423 minEp. 672

State Sen. John Liu Reacts to Mayor's Indictment

John Liu , New York State senator (D 11, Queens), chair of the NYC Education Committee, shares his reaction to the news that Mayor Adams has been indicted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 202416 minEp. 673

Mayor Adams Indicted

Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, reports on the news that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 202425 minEp. 672

MTA Chair Janno Lieber on the Capital Plan and How to Pay For It

Last week the MTA released its proposed $68.4 billion capital plan, which laid out what it needs for crucial infrastructure maintenance and some upgrades, but with congestion pricing indefinitely paused, it's unclear where the money will come from. John "Janno" Lieber , chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the plan and how the MTA may pay for it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

Sep 26, 202424 minEp. 671

Special Coverage of the Indictment of Mayor Eric Adams

Brigid Bergin , WNYC's senior political correspondent, talks about what we know so far about the news that Mayor Adams has been indicted. Then, a reaction from Christine Quinn , president & CEO of Win, the largest provider of shelter and supportive services for homeless families in New York City. And, Elie Honig , senior legal analyst at CNN, New York Magazine columnist, former New Jersey and federal prosecutor and author of Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With it (Harper, 2023), o...

Sep 26, 202458 minEp. 670

100 Years of 100 Things: Crime & Punishment

As our centennial series continues, Khalil Gibran Muhammad , history, race and public policy professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, director emeritus of the Schomburg Center, author of The Condemnation of Blackness: Race, Crime, and the Making of Modern Urban America (Harvard University Press, 2nd ed. 2019), reviews the past century of crime and incarceration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Sep 25, 202440 minEp. 669

Reporters Ask the Mayor More Resignations, More Investigations, and EMS Response Times

Every week, Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference in which reporters are free to ask questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim , Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps this week's news conference with clips and analysis. Topics this week include: resignations from schools chancellor David Banks and other Adams administration members, the latest on investigations into mayor Adams and his orbit, and a record slowdown in EMS response times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Sep 25, 202438 minEp. 668

Pessimism Among the Undecideds

Ruth Igielnik , polling editor at the New York Times , discusses the trends and stories within polling of undecided voters as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump vie for their allegiances. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 202433 minEp. 667

How MAGA Republicans are Attempting to Undermine the Election Results

Ari Berman , voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones and author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024), talks about how Trump-aligned Republicans in certain states are working to sow confusion over vote counting, and other related chicanery that could affect the outcome of the November election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

Sep 24, 202421 minEp. 666

Climate Priorities at UNGA and Climate Week NYC

Valerie Volcovici , reporter at Reuters covering U.S. climate and energy policy from Washington, DC., talks about the climate priorities at the UN General Assembly and during Climate Week NYC, which is also happening this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202435 minEp. 665

Connecting with Circadian Rhythms

Lynne Peeples , science writer and the author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms (Riverhead Books, 2024), reviews the latest science on our internal "clocks" and how to use them to improve sleep and learning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202418 minEp. 664

Council Member Cabán Weighs in on the NYPD Subway Shooting

NYPD officers shot at a man wielding a knife at a subway station in Brooklyn, leaving four people injured. Critics and observers are wondering how an attempt to enforce a relatively minor fare-evasion offence spiraled out of control. Tiffany Cabán , NYC Council Member (District 22, Astoria, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside and Rikers Island) discusses this incident as well as her call for Mayor Eric Adams to resign amid a web of scandals and investigations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Sep 24, 202435 minEp. 663

The Unusual Swing States

J. Ann Selzer , unaligned public opinion researcher and president of the Des Moines, Iowa-based polling firm Selzer & Company, talks about the latest polling in Iowa that shows the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump narrowing, and talks about the issues that make the race competitive in the state of Iowa. And Alexandra Samuels , senior editor at Texas Monthly , does the same regarding Texas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Sep 23, 202445 minEp. 662

The Ballot Questions NYC Voters Will See in November

Sahalie Donaldson , City Hall reporter at City & State New York, talks about the ballot questions that will appear on New York City voters' ballots in November, and why a progressive group has formed to encourage people to vote "no" on certain measures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 23, 202431 minEp. 661

100 Years of 100 Things: School Culture Wars

For the centennial series "100 Years of 100 Things," Jonathan Zimmerman , professor of history of education at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of several books, including Whose America? Culture Wars in the Public Schools (University of Chicago Press, September 2022), traces the history of the so-called "culture wars" in public education, from the Scopes trial, to religion in schools, sex ed and the controversies of today over critical race theory, masks during COVID and more. Hoste...

Sep 23, 202434 minEp. 660
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